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Jesus Christ the Exorcist

Neal Morse · 2019

110 min · 25 tracks · progressive rock · Christian rock

A sweeping rock opera that intertwines progressive melodies with profound spiritual themes and narrative storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic narrative storytelling experience
  • emotional peaks and valleys
  • engaging two-part listening journey
  • reflective moments for deep thought
  • spiritual themes with dramatic arcs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer standalone tracks only
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 14, 2019, 'Jesus Christ the Exorcist' is Neal Morse's first full-length studio album since his return to Christian rock after a brief foray into solo work. This album marks a significant point in Morse's career as he combines his progressive rock influences with deeply personal and biblical narratives, following his previous project, 'The Great Adventure' (2019).
Stylistic neighbors
Transatlantic· Spock's Beard· The Flower Kings

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Introduction 2:31
  • 2 Overture 3:19
  • 3 Getaway 2:41
  • 4 Gather the People 5:17
  • 5 Jesus’ Baptism 3:09
  • 6 Jesus’ Temptation 10:18
  • 7 There’s a Highway 4:06
  • 8 The Woman of Seven Devils 5:41
  • 9 Free at Last 5:08
  • 10 The Madman of the Gadarenes 7:04
  • 11 Love Has Called My Name 4:14
  • 12 Better Weather 1:42
  • 13 The Keys to the Kingdom 4:48
  • 14 Get Behind Me Satan 3:23

Disc 2

  • 1 He Must Go to the Cross 3:11
  • 2 Jerusalem 3:55
  • 3 Hearts Full of Holes 3:40
  • 4 The Last Supper 3:50
  • 5 Gethsemane 7:40
  • 6 Jesus Before the Council and Peter’s Denial 3:14
  • 7 Judas’ Death 3:36
  • 8 Jesus Before Pilate and the Crucifixion 8:19
  • 9 Mary at the Tomb 2:45
  • 10 The Greatest Love of All 5:00
  • 11 Love Has Called My Name (reprise) 1:30

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